Rajasthan: Two girls approach Bundi authorities to halt their child marriages scheduled for Feb 10
Kota (Rajasthan) (PTI): Two girls, studying in Class 12, have reached out to authorities in Rajasthan's Bundi district to stop their marriages, scheduled for February 10, officials said on Saturday.
A 17-year-old girl approached the office of Talera Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajesh Tailer on Friday, seeking assistance to stop her proposed marriage.
In response, Tailer initiated the process of issuing a prohibitory order. The girl's parents and family members were summoned to the office, where they were informed about the legal provisions related to child marriage and its consequences.
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Bundi Child Welfare Committee (CWC) chairperson Seema Poddar said a prohibitory order will be issued, preventing the girl's parents from conducting her marriage until she turns 18. The girl has been sent to a government shelter home for her safety.
In a similar case, a 16-year-old girl approached the CWC on Monday to halt her proposed marriage, also scheduled for February 10. The girl, studying in Class 12 through open schooling, was to be married to a 20-year-old man from Bhilwara district.
Upon learning that their daughter had informed the authorities, the girl's parents attempted to advance the marriage to February 9 and also tried to relocate her. However, with swift action from the CWC, in coordination with Childline and the police, the girl was traced and taken into protective custody. She has been placed in a safe home until the scheduled marriage date to ensure her protection.
Regarding the girls' upcoming exams, Poddar stated that the CWC will request the concerned authorities to change their examination centres and will assume responsibility for their educational needs. She also noted that Bundi is the only district in Rajasthan where more than half a dozen prohibitory orders have been issued to prevent child marriages.
The Child Welfare Committee has called on citizens and parents to cooperate in eliminating child marriage, ensure girls' education and safety, respect the law, and protect children's rights. Authorities have urged the public to report any child marriage-related information to Childline at 1098 or to local administration.
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Kashmir minimum temperature rises, snowfall in higher reaches drops day temperature
Srinagar (PTI): The minimum temperature across Kashmir rose by 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, but snowfall in higher reaches significantly brought down the day temperature, officials said on Saturday.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar city increased by 5.5 degrees, from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night to 3.0 degrees on Friday night, the officials added.
Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir's Baramulla district recorded a low of minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest place in the valley.
In Pahalgam, a tourist resort in south Kashmir and base camp for the Amarnath yatra, the minimum temperature rose by 7 degrees, from minus 7.5 degrees Celsius to minus 0.5 degrees Celsius.
Other areas saw the following minimum temperatures: Qazigund at 0.6 degrees Celsius, Kokernag at minus 0.4 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara at 1.4 degrees Celsius.
Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resort in Ganderbal district, and adjoining areas, last night, the officials said. A slight drizzle occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the plains of the valley.
The snow and rain caused a significant drop in daytime temperatures, with dense clouds covering the sky.
A 20-day 'Chillai Khurd' (small cold) began last week, following the conclusion of the 40-day harshest winter period, 'Chillai-Kalan'. This will be followed by the 10-day 'Chillai Bachha' (baby cold).
